Editorial Print - These are pages in a magazine which tell a story or idea and where a model might be presented in a role that complements the storyline. There is the opportunity for a variety of models to work in this category from fashion to general or commercial looks.

Electronic Media - This is generally related to sounds or images that are made for the purpose of selling a product or idea. They can be presented live on radio and television or in video, film and slide productions.

Esthetician - A trained skin specialist who works to enhance the skin by using certain products and special massage techniques.

Exclusive - This means that you can work for only one specific agent or group because of contractual obligations.

Exposure - This term is used in relation to a section of film, such as the number of exposures; or it can mean the amount of publicity a model receives from ads, commercials, promotions or public relations.

Expenses - The amount of money that you spend on items or travel related to your work as a model.

Extras - These are models that are hired to work in the background on a movie or video production.

Facial Features - This could be your bone structure or cheekbones, your lips, nose or eyes. These are viewed most often by clients in the hair or cosmetic industry.

Fashion Model - This is a model who meets the specific size and height requirements to model designs in live fashion presentations or fashion layouts in newspapers and magazines.

Fashion Photographer - This is a professional photographer who specializes in photographing fashion models.

Fashion Shot - This is a picture that specifically captures the details of your outfit and features you from head to toe. This type of picture is a must for your composite if you are a fashion model.

Fee - The rate of pay that an agent will charge the client for booking you. This can be an hourly rate or daily rate.

Fit Model - A model with standard proportions who tries on newly manufactured clothes before they are presented in a show or layout.

Flat Fee - A set amount of money that has been negotiated for a particular job.

Formal Fashion Show - A formatted fashion show which takes place on a runway, stage or other locations that can house an audience.

Format - A specific arrangement or plan for a presentation.

Garment District - The area in a city which houses a majority of fashion designers and manufacturers, such as New York's Seventh Avenue (also known as Fashion Avenue).

Glossy - The type of finish on a professional photo which is most commonly used for head shots. A glossy can be ordered in quantities of 50 and sent out to casting directors or agents with a resume attached for the purpose of getting booked for commercials or films.

Hairdresser - The person who cuts, colors and styles your hair on a regular basis or on the set of a job.

Handbook - A book that gives you knowledge about or guides you through a successful career.

Hand Model - A person who works in print or commercial jobs that photograph just your hand. For instance, a model with long slender hands which are well groomed should take a few photos of the hands holding different products.

Headsheet - This is a poster or a book produced by an agent which includes pictures of several of the agency's models. The agency mails the headsheet to prospective clients as a form of advertising the agency's models.

High Fashion - This is a term used regarding the best of the current fashion trends.

Highlight - To highlight is to bring out, enhance or feature something or someone. This is also a term used in makeup where you blend lighter shades to add balance to your features.

House Model - A model who works for a specific designer modeling within the design studio.

Illustration Model - A model who poses for an illustrator or artist wearing designs that will be featured in fashion ad layouts. Sometimes the sketch is done from a photograph.

Image - What you present as a complete or total look or fashion statement.

Informal Modeling - A style of modeling that is done by walking through a department store, a tearoom or a restaurant. It is casual and very friendly as you are close to your audience.

Interview - A meeting at which information is obtained, usually between a model and an agent or client.

Junior Model - This is a term used for models with a young look or who wear junior sizes. The size in demand is usually junior size 3-7 and the weight is about 95-100 pounds.

Layout - The way photos and words are positioned in an ad to make it appealing.

Leg Model - A model who has well-proportioned legs and who models stockings and beauty lotions or products specifically made for the legs.

Live Promotion - A trade show or other event where a model may demonstrate products or hand out samples or flyers for a specific client.

Location - A area outside of the studio where you go to take pictures, such as a beach, a vehicle or a specific building, street or country.

Loupe - A circualr-shaped magnifying glass used to enlarge the view or composites so that you can see all details of the shot.